Entry Level Automation Engineer

Position Overview

The Automation Engineer I ensures successful completion of both company and client objectives at the project level. The primary focus is to contribute to quality design, development, installation, and fulfillment of processes and systems utilized for project execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Entry level design and development of automation systems within a team.
• Tests, troubleshoots and provides solutions to technical problems.
• Contributes to project design, development, testing, installation, commissioning, project closure and inspections/reporting.
• Participates in the following project tasks:
  • Project Kickoff
  • System Design / Procurement
  • Programming / Configuration
  • FAT
  • SAT / Commissioning
  • Close-out Documentation
• Contributes to overall compliance and quality of projects.
• Manages time and expenses within allotted project budget.
• Provides project level consultancy and client service.
• Exhibits strong communication skills, especially during sensitive situations.
• Maintains awareness of future opportunities at client facilities and informs management.

Key Competencies

• Leadership: Builds rapport, mentors and manages effective teams and work groups. Strong decision making skills, situational awareness and the ability to perform under pressure.
• Understands others and demonstrates cognitive and behavioral flexibility (Emotional Intelligence).
• Demonstrates and fosters maturity in judgment, ethics and integrity.
• Functional: Business/Financial acumen; high level of conflict resolution skills and the willingness to make difficult decisions regarding technology or resource needs; possesses an appreciation of business demands (schedule, scope, budget and client requirements); ability to analyze and evaluate work processes, workflow, and budgets to maintain successful project delivery; demonstrates effective organizational, time management, and planning skills.
• Foundational: Demonstrates flexibility/adaptability in changing and challenging situations; exhibits passion for the business and its success; communicates clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing; focuses on excellent service and attention to detail; commits to continuous personal, peer, and process improvement; fosters positive energy, creativity, and teamwork across all departments/locations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
• Demonstrated interest and ability in computer programming or other similar technical systems.
• Ability to solve problems logically and efficiently.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Reliable personal transportation with valid liability insurance.
• Fluent in verbal and written English.
• Availability for after-hour, weekend and holiday work.
• Availability for overnight and extended travel.
• Ability to bend, stoop, crawl, walk and push, pull, or lift 50+ lbs for an extended period.